Turners Novices' Chase Guide 2022

Ran on Sunday, El Barra got off the mark over fences after a few placed efforts. This looks to be a two horse race on paper but this is the Cheltenham Festival and anything can happen.

If fit enough, he can hopefully complete and look to take some prize money.

Last year's breath-taking Ballymore winner, Bob Olinger is 2/2 over fences to date. He's won with ease on both occasions, showing he still possess his massive engine and potent change of gear.

However, if you are nit-picking, he has been untidy at a few of his fences, and Galopin Des Champs' jumping accuracy might just exacerbate any jumping errors.

Best horse in the field on lifetime form, jumping a small question mark.

Like Bob Olinger, Galopin Des Champs is 2/2 over fences, impressing in a beginners chase and a G1 novice chase at the DRF.

His pinpoint jumping accuracy seems to take lengths out of his rivals, and if he can gallop alone out in front, he'll be able to dictate and with stamina assured, put everything under pressure.

Massive player.

Experienced chaser in novice context, however, he's nowhere near the class of the top two. Looks to have it all to do on form but he's a solid horse and a good jumper. Will need his rivals to falter.